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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.98, 13,177.98 and 6,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.98, 13,177.98 and 6,362.76 is: 8,784.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.98 : 13,177.98 = 6,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.98/13,177.98 = 6,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.98x = 13,177.98 × 6,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.98x = 83,848,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,848,324.02/9,544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,784.55

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